Why you need a Steel Building if you’re a Farmer

Many buildings explicitly made for agriculture are wooden structures. Wood buildings are significantly more prone to sustaining damage than steel buildings over time; this can cost you considerably.

Wood is prone to swelling and rotting when wet for too long. Wood is also susceptible to molding. If you want your wooden structure to be resistant to water, you’ll need to have it treated.

Why is a wooden barn a bad choice?

Wood is also known for attracting termites and other pests. Termites are especially common in warmer climates, so if you’re living in Florida, you’ll need to keep a lookout. Once an infestation has occurred, it can be incredibly challenging to get rid of them. Within a few months, and an infestation can easily become unmanageable and devastate your structure.

Lastly, wood also far more flammable than metal. This is an important factor if you are living in Florida because of the large frequency of thunderstorms. While fires can occur for a variety of reasons; however, the end result is often catastrophic. Not only will you lose your building but all its contents as well. From farm equipment to livestock, you want to rest assured that all your property is safe.

For these reasons, many farmers are opting to have their agriculture building constructed from metal. Metal buildings are naturally more water, fire, and pest resistant than their wooden equivalent. Additionally, with metal, you can maximize space as metal can bear more weight without the need for support beams.

If you are looking for an eco-friendly and durable alternative to a traditional wood barn, consider building out of steel. Our metal buildings are completely customizable so that you can create an ideal agricultural building for you. Contact Keen’s Buildings to learn more. If you are having any problems financing your metal building, talk to us about our alternative payment options.